The Paraguayan senate has passed a series of reforms that changed penalties for energy and cryptocurrency mining-related energy theft. Now, individuals and companies found to be stealing energy for cryptocurrency mining activities will face jail time for up to 10 years, while energy theft for other purposes will face penalties for up to three years. […]
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Wednesday where Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow stressed the urgent need for robust regulation in the crypto market. The discussion focused on investor protection, market integrity, and the necessity of federal oversight for digital commodities like bitcoin and ethereum. Senate Committee Highlights Need for […]
Stand With Crypto, a crypto and blockchain-focused political action committee (PAC), has decided to endorse 18 additional House and Senate candidates from both parties to get crypto-friendly allies to achieve positive results in the upcoming elections. Among the favored are Kirsten Gillibrand, Rick Scott, Dan Goldman, Young Kim, and House hopefuls Blake Masters and Sarah […]
Following President Joe Biden’s veto of the resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules in SAB 121, U.S. lawmakers in both the Senate and House of Representatives have intensified their efforts to pass the landmark crypto bill, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act. ‘Senate […]
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets has called for the regulation of cryptocurrency and warned that the country’s unclear position could be costing the country. The committee also urged the government of Bola Tinubu to develop the capital and crypto markets to defend the local currency. Nigeria’s Ambiguous Stance on Crypto The Nigerian Senate […]